Residence Life

UE offers students a wide variety of options for on-campus living, with seven residence halls featuring living arrangements to suit each student's needs.

Contract Cancellations and Refunds

Cancellation requests must be made in writing to the Office of Residence Life. Refunds for room and board charges will follow a schedule as described in the University of Evansville Institutional Refund Policy. This can be found on page 28 of the Student Handbook and under Tuition and Aid: Consumer Information on the University website.

Contract Cancellations and Refunds

New Students: Deposited students who choose to not attend the University forfeit their housing deposit.

Continuing Students: Students have until published deadlines to cancel their housing contract for the next academic year/semester. Cancellation requests are reviewed in accordance with University residency requirements.

Cancellation Deadlines and Penalties for Returning Students

By April 5 for Fall Semester

Cancellations can be made for the Fall for any reason.(Must be eligible to live off campus)

After April 5 for Fall Semester

Cancellations can be made for the Fall for reasons listed under Acceptable Housing Cancellation Requests. Includes Loss of deposit and $200 late fee.

By November 1for Spring Semester

Cancellations can be made for the Spring for reasons listed under Acceptable Housing Cancellation Requests.

After November 1 for Spring Semester

Cancellations can be made for the Spring for reasons listed under Acceptable Housing Cancellation Requests. Includes Loss of deposit and $200 late fee.

Acceptable Cancellation Requests

The only reasons that a housing contract can be cancelled after published deadlines for the next academic year/semester are for the reasons listed below:

Attending Harlaxton College or studying abroad during the semester

Residing locally with parents or legal guardians (Students/parents/guardians must complete a verification form from the Office of Residence Life)

Participating in any of the following that are outside the Evansville area: a full-time internship, a required clinical, an approved co-op, or student teaching

Transferring, withdrawing or graduating

Unacceptable Housing Cancellation Requests

Housing contracts will not be cancelled after April 5 because a student has found an off-campus property or has entered into another housing agreement or lease with a private landlord. Students who are not approved to cancel their contract are still financially responsible for their housing contract.

Withdrawing for Academic or Medical Reasons

A student who is permitted or required to withdraw from the University for significant academic or medical reasons will receive refunds as outlined under the University refund policy in the Student Handbook.

Cancellations for Fraternity Move-Over

Individuals moving into fraternity houses must cancel their housing under guidelines for fraternity move-over. These guidelines can be obtained from the Office of Residence Life. Students who choose to move into a fraternity house, yet fail to terminate their housing as required in the guidelines for fraternity move-over, will be responsible for housing charges up until the date of their cancellation request.